Sherman sessions stimulate summer learning

5:39 PM,
Jun. 27, 2013

Students take part in a recent summer reading program at Sherman Elementary School.

Written by

Larry Gibbs
Special to the News Journal

More than 50 students that teachers and parents agreed would benefit from academic intervention have completed free four-day "summer previews" at Sherman Elementary School.

"The small-group sessions, led by certified teachers and trained tutors, reinforced basic skills with a focus on reading and math," Principal Stephen Rizzo said. "They also provided a preview of the learning children can expect when the new school year starts."

Letters were sent to parents before the school year ended to solicit approval for their children to participate. Incoming first-graders attended June ...